42 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$517,500

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,460
Cost/Sqft: $215
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1916
Property Taxes: $11,538
Days On Market: 1612
Lot Size: 0,17
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Description

River Forest 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom vintage home that has been timelessly updated. This sun filled home includes tons of windows, wood floors throughout, and a fully renovated main floor bathroom. The kitchen was recently remodeled with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and a peninsula that opens up to the breakfast nook and living room. The kitchen also features a butler's pantry that leads you into the generously sized dining room. The main floor also includes one of the four bedrooms and the family room. The upstairs includes two generously sized bedrooms, a bathroom and a bonus space currently being utilized as a playroom. The lower level boasts the fourth bedroom, copious amounts of bonus space (currently being utilized as a TV area, game area, gym, laundry room and additional storage space with the possibility to build out an additional bathroom). Waterproof flooring and a shut-valve were installed by the previous owners and this has resulted in no water entry into the basement. There is a door from the basement that leads you to the backyard and to the crawl space that provides loads of additional storage. The backyard is a true oasis, with a large deck directly off the breakfast/living area, a back fire pit area and tons or yard space perfect for gardening or playing. Two car garage with even more additional storage. The home has a fabulous heating and cooling system, with a new space pac AC installed in 2018 and the boiler was replaced in 2020. Enjoy the perks of living on a tree lined street while still being 1 block from Madison St., a bustling bar and restaurant area. Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School & Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1916
Full,Walkout
No
0.17
Cook
— / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
11197599
15123200120000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School
90
Middle School
Roosevelt School
90 Not in DB
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
200 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
15 May, 2009 Sold $340,000 MRED MLS
5 May, 2009 Under contract $375,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $399,000 MRED MLS
25 Jun, 2008 Listed for sale $449,000 MRED MLS
28 Feb, 2018 Sold $375,000 MRED MLS
14 Jan, 2018 Under contract $385,000 MRED MLS
9 Jan, 2018 Listed for sale $385,000 MRED MLS
14 Aug, 2020 Sold $440,000 MRED MLS
2 Jul, 2020 Under contract $425,000 MRED MLS
29 Jun, 2020 Listed for sale $425,000 MRED MLS
24 Sep, 2021 Sold $517,500 MRED MLS
1 Sep, 2021 Under contract $529,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $549,900 MRED MLS
23 Aug, 2021 Listed for sale $549,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Other
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Foyer,Breakfast Room,Bonus Room,Recreation Room,Deck
Basement: Full,Walkout
Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access

Other Specifics

2
Fenced Yard
45 X 165
None
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2009 $7,777
2018 $9,431
2020 $11,538

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